The Fire Dragon Sword
The Legend of the Stone of Life
"You're late" said the white fox, a little annoyed when he saw Sabrang darting towards him quickly.
The white fox seemed to be sitting on a rock at the top of the waterfall while cross-legged, the moonlight of the night made her hair even more striking.
"Sorry kek, we were attacked by Sorik marapi while in jiwo lali forest," Sabrang replied slowly.
"Sorik marapi? I had expected them to start moving," replied the White Fox in surprise. He stared at Sabrang long enough as if confirming something.
"I don't need to ask you how it turned out because you're here, and where's Wulan?"
"He would stay temporarily in the court of Malwageni to talk to Wardhana's uncle and treat Mentari."
The white fox's face looked relieved, seeing his movements all this time it seemed like Wulan had already forgotten her past grudges on Naraya.
"Sit down, there's something I want to talk to you about" said the white fox, signalling Sabrang to sit next to him.
"The teacher said, Grandpa wants to take me somewhere, shouldn't we hurry? remembering they started moving," replied Sabrang.
"There is no need to hunt, I invite you now for free you will not be able to," replied the white fox with a smile.
"Unable?" Sabrang scrunched his forehead.
"You know son, nature was created with a million mysteries that until now no one knows what message the creator really wants to convey with his mystery.
The world we live in is not as simple as you think, if the land of Masalembo was created with very high science, the place we will visit is purely creative without human intervention. Have you ever heard of the dark side of the universe?" ask the white fox.
Sabrang seemed to think for a moment before shaking slowly.
"The dark side of the universe is a beautiful yet mysterious place. There is very little air in that place that will make it difficult for you to breathe and make your organs destroyed.
That place is also very different from the other land, when you enter there your body will immediately feel an enormous pressure, your body as if it was under enormous aura pressure. All of the strangeness comes not from the energy in one's energy or something but from nature creating it itself.
Practicing in that place will make your body become strong naturally due to air pressure and increase energy in many times.
But it's not easy to get into that place, you'll be out of breath and the bone in your body will be destroyed if you come to that place without preparation."
"So what should I do first," asked Sabrang curiously.
"You have to practice breathing and also get your body used to the pressure and the most suitable place is the river" the white fox pointed towards the river.
"the river?"
"The river is deep enough, if you dive and sit on the river, your body will be exposed to the pressure of the water itself. For a few weeks I'd like you to be at the bottom of that river" replied the white fox.
"How can I live by the river? is there anyone who can breathe in water?" answer Sabrang annoyed.
"Did I ask you to stay by the river for a few weeks? I want you to sit at the bottom of the river until your breath is almost gone. Do it many times until you can hold your breath long enough, easy right? if I've felt enough then we'll go."
"So I just need to hold my breath?"
The white fox chuckled instantly upon hearing Sabrang's innocent reply.
"You think it's easy to hold your breath on the river floor with a lot of water pressure? you can try it now," replied the white fox mockingly.
Feeling what the white fox said was quite easy, Sabrang immediately jumped and dived to the bottom of the river.
But before long he reappeared with a pale face and a severed breath.
"I haven't even closed my eyes yet You've reappeared, if we're on the dark side of the universe right now you're probably dead" the white fox again mocked.
Sabrang fell silent and did not reply to the taunts of the white Fox. The river in the rainbow valley waterfall is quite deep, when he first dived there is no problem whatsoever, Sabrang can still regulate his breathing but the deeper he dives, the deeper he dives, the pressure felt by his body was getting bigger which resulted in him not being able to hold his breath for too long.
"Practice until you can hold your breath long enough, I will rest for a moment" The white fox laid down its body on the rock while staring at the moon.
"The dark side of the universe? I haven't been there in a long time" he murmured inwardly.
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Wardhana is seen writing something while staring at the scroll Wulan gave her. Before long he put a brush in his hand and leaned his body on the chair while closing his eyes.
"You have not slept all night, you should rest your body for a moment" Ciha said as she entered the room.
"This teak forces me not to sleep" Wardhana replied with a wry smile.
Ciha laughed loudly at Wardhana's reply.
"Did the swordsman give you a difficult puzzle?"
"That rider?" Wardhana's face changed instantly.
"I taught you the air seal, you don't think I don't feel its presence do you? I was worried when I felt his presence, but the calm attitude you showed made me sure you had a plan" Ciha replied.
Wardhana smiled slightly, pointing at the writing on the desk.
"Damalung?" Siha frowned.
"Do you know what Damalung means?" Wardhana's face changed instantly.
"Damalung is the name of a mountain on the edge of the forest, not many warriors who want to go there.
the entire side of the cliff of a very steep mountain makes anyone who wants to go to the top of Mount Damalung think a thousand times, that is why Damalung is also known as the mountain of the dragon back.
The Sky Star Sect had several times tried to climb to the top of the mountain because it was said that there were some very nutritious medicinal plants there but nothing ever worked. Is there something about that mountain?" ask Ciha.
Wardhana's face became excited after hearing Ciha's explanation, she showed the scroll Wulan gave her.
"This scroll Naraya gave to Wulan long before his death, as I thought Naraya's heart attitude made him break his message to some people, but there was something strange about his writing. This writing is very different from the writing in the cave at the end of the ground.
You read this, (Water brings the way of life, death turns day into night, stone of life and Damalung), I copied this from my father's note, no one knows what the word means because when I tried to come to Damalung it was just a patch of green grass in sight."
"If my estimation is correct, there is something hidden in the Damalung by Masalembo. I've been thinking about this for quite some time since the world leaders were revealed, it's not very strange that the three breeds have powers that are far from ordinary humans.
I'm sure there's something that triggers them to have that much power" Wardhana said.
"But it's not strange sir if Damalung kept their secrets, why he carelessly wrote in his notes that people were very likely to see, aren't some of those words hard to remember without having to be noted?" answer Arung.
"I still don't know about the problem but for some people like myself, taking notes will make it easier if one day is needed in an emergency" Wardhana said.
Ciha was speechless, however she still felt there was something odd about Lakeswara's attitude.
"Right now we can only guess what's going on, the only way to get the answer is to come straight to that place."
"Are you sure you're coming to that place? if I were in their position, for such an important place it would be impossible for me to just leave it unattended" Ciha replied.
"What if it's like Dieng? a place that can only be visited when the full moon reaches its peak and it's only once a year?"
"You mean?"
"In this note Naraya clearly said as I tried to come to Damalung only a stretch of green grass was visible. For someone as clever as Naraya, a little trick like the cave at the end of the land would be useless for him. If it's true that he didn't find anything in Damalung then the only answer is that it can't be entered at all times" Wardhana replied.
"Marjan's stone" said Wulan who appeared arrived from behind the door.
"Him?" Ciha looked surprised as she turned towards Wardhana for not recognizing Wulan's face.
Wardhana just nodded slowly, while signaling to Ciha to stay calm.
"Marjan's Rock?" Wardhana scrunched her forehead.
"At my time, there was a stone legend of life that originated from within the deepest seabed. The stone is referred to as a life stone because it has an aura that is able to regenerate body cells quickly.
Perhaps the stone was meant in Lakeswara's account, "wulan replied.
"If it's like that, we just have to solve some more mysteries to find what has been hidden," Wardhana replied excitedly.
"It's not that simple, sir, Marjan stone does not really exist, it's just a legend of our ancestors" said Wulan.
"The legend? you mean like Masalembo and the three big breeds? to us great power and high science was just a legend before some time ago we found the land complete with towering buildings.
Although not everything is true, I think the legend is a message to convey something hidden and I believe Marjan's stone really exists" replied Wardhana firmly.
Wulan was silent while staring at Sabrang's trust, he looked kagun with all Wardhana's analysis.
Wulan is not a careless person, he is a descendant of the Tumerah breed which is one of the great breeds of Masalembo, the intelligence of his ancestors was clearly owned by Wulan but he was always amazed by Wardhana's quick and sharp thinking only relying on very few clues.
"Then what's your plan?" Wulan's trying to re-fish Wardhana's analysis.
"Tomorrow we go, Ciha will be a guide because she knows a little about the mountain. We go with small groups to disguise our movements from Masalembo observations.
I'll take Candrakurama and of course you're elders. Why did the note Naraya give you? I'm sure there's some hidden purpose why it wasn't given to anyone else" Wardhana replied.
"Disguising the movements of the Masalembo? do you think they're watching us? they didn't even know I was alive or dead" Wulan said.
"If I were Masalembo then the first thing I would make sure is to close all the information about them, you and the white fox are the first people I have to eliminate.
As powerful as His Holiness tana information from you then he is just like a powerful lion but easily summarized. You told me last night about the attack in jiwo's lali forest didn't you? are they going to wait all year long in the middle of the forest just to attack you?
I'm sure yesterday was an important day, which is why you decided to visit the tomb, right?."
Wulan was silent for a moment, her face seemed to change instantly.
"The day my father was born" Wulan replied quivering.
"My guess is right, they may not have found you yet, but they learned your habit first. One thing I can assure you, I can't hunt down a man who's obviously dead. If Masalembo starts hunting you it means they believe you're alive" Wardhana said slowly.
"You really are terrible sir" Wulan replied with a smile.
"You praise me too much elder, I only estimate what I observe. There's one more thing I want to say, last night my air seal felt another energy after we spoke for a moment. You're not alone elder."
Wulan seemed shocked after hearing Wardhana's words.
"So did follow me? why don't you subdue him? it would be very dangerous if he was one of Masalembo's warriors."
"It is not easy to snatch someone who managed to hide the presence of your elders, besides if they have moved there is no place for us to hide.
If they want to find information about Malwageni then I will give it with pleasure, the snake will give food before killing its prey instantly," answered Wardhana with a meaningful smile.
"You again amaze me sir, Masalembo looks like he will find a balanced opponent this time around" Wulan murmured inwardly.
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Footnote :
This time there are some things that I will explain so that you guys understand a little about some things in this Chapter.
Mount Damalung is a mountain that is now known as Mount Merbabu. According to Wikipedia, the mountain was formerly known as Mount Damalung.
Merbabu itself comes from a combination of the words "meru" (mountain) and "ash" (ash). This name only appears in Dutch records.
Marjan Stone (Not syrup yes wkwkkw)
Marjan is a very famous red gemstone, derived from the sea floor is hard and dry. Including corals (coral) which is a combination of iron and calsium carbonate.
If generally the gemstone comes from the stone from the ground, but the stone Marjan comes from water. It is like a cage of bees bound to rocks on the ocean floor and growing. (Compasiana)
Okay so long ago. Don't Forget Vote If interesting.